CEFR B2

consequential

adjective

Meaning

Following as a result or effect; important or significant.

Examples

The company's decision to invest in new technology had consequential benefits for its productivity.
His consequential actions led to a major shift in the political landscape.

Synonyms: important, significant, momentous, pivotal

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consequential (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/

Definition

Following as a result or effect; important or significant.

Examples

The company's decision to invest in new technology had consequential benefits for its productivity.
His consequential actions led to a major shift in the political landscape.
We must consider the consequential impact of climate change on future generations.

How to Use consequential

consequential to (prepositional phrase): Following as a result or effect of something. — "The rise in oil prices was consequential to the geopolitical instability in the region."
consequential impact (collocation): The significant effect or result of an action or event. — "We are studying the consequential impact of automation on the job market."

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